XP Home on Domain

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Albert

Hi,
I would like to add a Windows XP Home Edition machine to
my office NT.4 domain. Under the System Properties,
Computer Name tab, there is only the workgroup option.
I am sure it must be possible, I just can't figure out
how. Any Ideas?
I can ping my PDC from the Windows XP Home Edition machine
 
"Albert" said:
Hi,
I would like to add a Windows XP Home Edition machine to
my office NT.4 domain. Under the System Properties,
Computer Name tab, there is only the workgroup option.
I am sure it must be possible, I just can't figure out
how. Any Ideas?
I can ping my PDC from the Windows XP Home Edition machine
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XP Home Edition can't join a domain or log into a domain. It can
connect to a domain and access domain resources. For details, please
see these sites:

Why Windows XP Professional is Best for Domain-Based Networks
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/evaluation/overviews/joindommore.asp

Windows XP Home : Accessing data on a Domain Server
http://www.wown.com/j_helmig/wxphdoms.htm

Windows XP in a Domain Environment
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/evaluation/overviews/xpindomain.asp
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Albert said:
Hi,
I would like to add a Windows XP Home Edition machine to
my office NT.4 domain. Under the System Properties,
Computer Name tab, there is only the workgroup option.
I am sure it must be possible, I just can't figure out
how. Any Ideas?
I can ping my PDC from the Windows XP Home Edition machine
Click to expand...

Home cannot join a domain - that requires Pro. You will need to upgrade.
 
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